Let me introduce the customs and reasons of the Lantern Festival first. The fifteenth day of the first month is the Lantern Festival, also known as Shangyuan Festival. This night is called "Yuanxiao", which is the first full moon night of the Spring Festival. The full moon means happy reunion, so the whole family should get together. On this night, every household lights lanterns and eats Yuanxiao. Lantern Festival originated in Yongping period of Han Dynasty, which was to show reverence for Buddhism. The custom of eating Yuanxiao originated in the Song Dynasty. In the south, Yuanxiao is also called Tangyuan, which also means reunion. This is the custom and origin of Yuanxiao, you know!
In the evening, my mother and I went to Zhongshan Park by bus. On the way, I saw red lanterns hanging in front of many shops, some of which were decorated with lanterns of different shapes. The patterns on the lamp wall are shining, giving people the feeling that they are priceless lanterns. That kind of beauty is really hard to express in words. There are more and more people on the bus. I'm afraid it's to see lanterns! Here we are! Get out of the car! I took my mother's hand and went straight to the park as soon as I got off the bus. At the main entrance, from a distance, there are lights everywhere, people everywhere, bustling and very lively. Looks like I'm glad you came! Entering the main entrance, a big tent came into view, and the top of the tent was covered with neon lights. As soon as you enter, it is full of brilliance everywhere, just like being in a brilliant tunnel. Go to the right, there are all kinds of lanterns hanging on both sides. They are like my fair lady, which can be described as "beautiful and moving"! Hey, what's that? I came in with a full head of question marks. They are anime stars in the cartoon city. They are so cute that they brought me into the cartoons I watched when I was a child! It's been a long walk. Look, it's a dragon. Look how long its beard is. From beginning to end, a wave of heroic spirit infected me. Look at its tall and straight body. Really handsome! And we in China are "descendants of the dragon", which is great! I enjoyed it for a while. By this time, the lake was already crowded with people. I squeezed in. It's them. Guess what? By the way, this has something to do with our 2008 Olympic Games, right? That is-Fuwa, the Olympic mascot, stood on the lamp and waved to us with an attractive gesture!
I also saw scenes in the crowd: some bought fluorescent sticks or fluorescent balls and played around; Some rest on benches, enjoy the lights, eat and have fun; Some people take pictures in front of big lanterns, so I think it is necessary to leave a souvenir!
After watching all the way, my mother and I went to the sea view trust-mart to buy things. When I came out, Trust-Mart held an event in solve riddles on the lanterns. I went to see a picture, which said: Earth, type a math word. I thought for a while, it is indeed ... addition and subtraction (ten plus one equals the earth); I saw another one, "yellow fluff, wrapped like a bow, hit a food." I thought about it for a while, and then I came up with it. Guess what? It's jiaozi! I checked with the waiter, but unfortunately 68 yuan didn't buy enough and didn't get the prize. But my heart is sweeter than honey!
Ah, this is really an interesting and pleasant Lantern Festival night. Are you interested? Come and join us next time!